Bemidji, Minnesota · field elev 1,391 ft

Density Altitude at Bemidji Regional (KBJI)

Bemidji Regional sits at 1,391 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,012 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.

worst typical month: July · ≈3,012 ft station: CASS LAKE · 17 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at CASS LAKE (17 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 7.1 −1,869 ft 17.8 −1,087 ft
February 11.6 −1,537 ft 23.6 −672 ft
March 25.8 −516 ft 37.0 264 ft
April 40.0 469 ft 51.0 1,209 ft
May 53.6 1,380 ft 65.0 2,122 ft
June 63.9 2,051 ft 74.5 2,725 ft
July 68.5 2,346 ft 79.1 3,012 ft
August 66.6 2,224 ft 77.3 2,900 ft
September 57.4 1,630 ft 68.0 2,314 ft
October 43.0 673 ft 52.3 1,295 ft
November 27.7 −382 ft 35.9 188 ft
December 14.2 −1,348 ft 22.9 −722 ft

▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.

Run today’s numbers for KBJI

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 3,006 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
field elevation density altitude

DENSITY ALTITUDE 3,006 ft

Field elevation 1,391 ft — the air behaves like 3,006 ft.

PRESSURE ALT
1,392 ft
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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at KBJI in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Bemidji Regional reaches roughly 3,012 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.

What is the density altitude at KBJI on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,869 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,346 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,391 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Bemidji Regional?

1,391 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KBJI (ICAO) / BJI (FAA), in Bemidji, Minnesota.